Climate Change
Japan and EU to unify subsidy rules for EVs, solar panels
Two sides aim to reduce supply chain dependence on China
East Asia
Energy
Soros family fund among investors in Japan electricity exchange startup
Enechain aims to stabilize wholesale prices to spur new entrants into retail market
Announcements
Nikkei Asia enhances digital-first approach
Print edition ending in September, with exciting new content to focus on China and tech
Indo-Pacific
Japan struggles to nail down date for Biden-Kishida follow-up
Meeting of 2+2 ministers likely pushed back to summer due to Blinken's busy calendar
Supply Chain
Google to expand hardware R&D team in Taiwan
Search engine giant 'serious' about beefing up equipment and software ecosystem
US-China tensions
Blinken's Shanghai visit sets friendly tone amid U.S.-China strains
Secretary of state watches basketball, strolls Bund, hails people-to-people ties
Automobiles
Hyundai Motor Q1 profit falls as EV demand weakens
Automaker says it is responding to market trends with more hybrids
Supply Chain
Nokia cuts orders with China-listed supplier as U.S. pushes 'clean network'
Telecom sector's supply shift escalates as companies avoid even Chinese capital
Opinion
Taiwan's Lai should not overlook 'new south' neighbors
Tsai Ing-wen's signature policy has built considerable goodwill
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Business deals
Toyota teams up with Tencent for drive into China's EV market
Two companies to work together on AI and cloud computing for electric cars
Automobiles
Beijing auto show welcomes world as China's carmakers aim to conquer it
Return of exhibition comes as brutal price war, export friction drive overseas production
Politics
Taiwan president-elect picks team of security, diplomatic heavyweights
Lai prioritizes cabinet stability amid China pressure, U.S. election uncertainty
Cryptocurrencies
Hong Kong crypto hub takes shape with approvals, hiring
Binance-backed platform's former CEO has joined securities commission, sources say
Finance
Goldman Sachs to name Hidehiro Imatsu as Japan unit president
52-year-old Japanese to succeed longtime head Mochida
Semiconductors
SK Hynix returned to profit in Q1 on AI chip leadership
South Korean chipmaker to expand production capacity as demand expected to rise further
Japan-South Korea ties
U.S. official says Kishida and Yoon deserve Nobel Peace Prize
Kurt Campbell seeks to 'elevate and celebrate' Japan-South Korea rapprochement
Economy
South Korea GDP grows 1.3% in first quarter, beating estimates
Asia's fourth-largest economy picks up pace on construction and spending increases
Semiconductors
TSMC aims to produce ultra-advanced 1.6-nm chips by 2026
Taiwan chip titan aims to secure leading position and capture AI demand
Defense
Japan sees 'transition phase' in dual-use military export controls
Ministry says changes in global environment require tougher measures
Insurance
Japan insurers to halve bond purchases, awaiting next BOJ hike
Industry leaders turn to alternative assets to lift returns in meantime
Opinion
Kishida may pay a price, but has handled LDP scandal shrewdly
Moves by Japanese prime minister could have lasting impact on country's politics
Markets
Nidec faces market pressure as founder rips 'unfair' China EV war
Investors picking winners, such as suppliers related to charging facilities
China up close
Analysis: The ulterior motive behind Xi Jinping's latest military reforms
Reorganization of Strategic Support Force shows Xi preparing for a fourth term
Technology
Sony installs AI cameras in 500 Japan 7-Elevens for consumer analysis
Setup measures viewership of in-store signs and subsequent purchases